OUT With the Old # 2: Five Guys, Nadeau Furniture to Close

Five Guys hamburger restaurant at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Dumbarton Street will close Sunday, Jan. 24, after years at its Georgetown location. For decades, the 1335 Wisconsin Ave. NW address held the French bistro Au Pied du Cochon, known for a Soviet spy escape and a Mike Tyson incident, before Five Guys arrived about 10 years ago.

Founded in Arlington, Va., in 1986, Five Guys has often received top burger prizes and now has more than 1,000 locations in North America. It opened its first United Kingdom spot three years ago. It also has franchises in Ireland and Saudi Arabia.

Also going is Nadeau Furniture With a Soul at 1065 Wisconsin Ave. NW, which will close by the end of January. The cool, unique handmade furniture store—the business began in 1991—issued this missive to its customers: “We’re counting down the days until the merge with Nadeau Alexandria! We are so excited to be able to offer a larger space, with a fuller selection of furniture, and more parking! All with the same amazing prices you love, of course. Be sure to come see us in Georgetown and grab your favorites before they go. Then, visit us in Alexandria, too.” Nadeau has stores from New York and Charleston to Louisville and Los Angeles.